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Underemployment

Definition

(formal, economics) A situation in which a person has a job that does not fully use their skills, qualifications, or availability, often involving part-time work when full-time is desired.

Example Sentences

1Graduate underemployment has become a pressing concern as highly qualified candidates accept roles that require no degree.
2Does widespread underemployment in the technology sector indicate a mismatch between university curricula and industry needs?
3The official unemployment figures do not capture the extent of underemployment in the gig economy.
4Consider how chronic underemployment can undermine an individual's long-term career trajectory and earning potential.
5There is a substantial body of research examining the psychological effects of underemployment on skilled migrants.

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